The countdown is on for the release of Jewel Thief, an action drama that brings together Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Nikita Dutta in a thrilling mix of high-stakes heists and fast-paced sequences. Set to premiere on OTT platforms on April 25, the film has already started building buzz, thanks to the trio’s energetic promotional appearances and the chemistry they’ve brought off-screen as much as on.
In a recent interview, Jaideep Ahlawat offered a glimpse into the madness and mayhem that came with shooting the action-heavy sequences in Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins. Reflecting on the intensity of the scenes, he revealed that he and Saif ended up clashing—literally—quite a bit on set. But it wasn’t all bruises and broken props. There was humor in the chaos too.
“During one sequence, we broke so many mirrors that Saif was like, ‘Is this our job now?’” Jaideep Ahlawat recalled laughing at the memory of Saif Ali Khan deadpan reaction as glass shattered around them. It was one of those moments that summed up the controlled chaos of filming an action drama — exhausting, destructive, and strangely funny.
Jaideep also addressed the surprising virality of his dance moves, which recently made rounds online. He admitted to being a little taken aback when approached with the idea of dancing, but seems to have embraced it with the same spirit he brought to the fight scenes — all in for the performance, whatever the form.
As the release date nears, Jewel Thief is already shaping up to be more than just an action flick. Between the adrenaline and the camaraderie, the film promises not just spectacle, but the spark of actors having genuine fun — even when surrounded by broken mirrors and bruised egos.
